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  Decorations U.S. Army, Supplement IV, 1940
  

Home Town: Santa Monica, California

Hall, Varner

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Varner Hall, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Ancerviller, France, March 4, 1918. Sergeant Hall conducted himself with marked bravery as a member of a patrol of five men which encountered an enemy patrol of eleven men, attacked vigorously, routed the enemy patrol and took two prisoners.

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  General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama

*Hall, William A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William A. Hall, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Private Hall, acting as runner between his company and battalion headquarters, made several trips through severe artillery bombardment before he was severely wounded.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Winfield, Kansas

Halley, Orvel H.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Orvel H. Halley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Exermont, France, October 1 - 3, 1918. While in charge of two squads of a reconnoitering patrol on an exceptionally hazardous mission in the vicinity of Serieux Farm, Corporal Halley displayed utter fearlessness, leading his men in groups through zones swept by intense machine-gun fire, returning three times to guide those left behind. Reaching his objective, he voluntarily entered and moved about within the German lines, returning with important information for the officer in charge of the patrol. When the patrol was surrounded, Corporal Halley, although dangerously situated with his men, held on, refusing to surrender and repulsed two attacks. Later, when attacked by much greater force, he succeeded under cover of semidarkness in withdrawing under heavy fire and joined his company. His bravery, coolness, and devotion to duty were a constant inspiration to his men.

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  General Orders No. 9, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Macon, Missouri

Hallier, Andre

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Andre Hallier, Lieutenant, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery, Army of France, in the Bois-de-Beuge, France, October 3 - 4, 1918. After leading units of his battalion to their jumping off positions, Lieutenant Hallier went out with one enlisted man and established an observation post in advance of the outpost line. He maintained this position despite intense artillery and machine-gun fire, and sent back valuable information of the enemy, which was in a large measure responsible for the accuracy of our artillery fire. He displayed marked heroism and utter disregard for personal danger.

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  General Orders 81, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: France

Halphen, Dewey

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dewey Halphen, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 37th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., at Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918. Private Halphen acted as liaison agent during the fight with courageous disregard of his own safety.

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  General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: St. Martinsville, Louisiana

Ham, Samuel V.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Samuel V. Ham, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Magneux, France, September 6, 1918. By courageously leading his firing line in the advance across the Vesle River from Magneux toward Muscourt, Colonel Ham exemplified the greatest heroism and truest leadership, instilling in his men confidence in their undertaking. Having been severely wounded, and unable to move, he remained for ten hours on the field of battle, directing the attack, and refused to be evacuated or receive medical attention until his men had been cared for.

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  General Orders No. No. 128, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Warrington, Indiana

Hamak, Frank A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank A. Hamak, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Chaumont, South of Sedan, France, November 8, 1918. Severely wounded in the legs by machine-gun fire, and unable to walk, Private Hamak refused to accept assistance from his comrades rather than expose them to danger, and crawled five hundred yards to a dressing station.

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  General Orders No. 126, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Wecota, South Dakota

Hambleton, John A.

(First Award)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John A. Hambleton, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., at Liron, France, May 28, 1918. Lieutenant Hambleton, accompanied by Lieutenant Taylor, while answering an alert to Lironville, France, encountered five enemy airplanes in the vicinity of St. Mihiel. As the American airplanes approached the enemy turned away. Lieutenant Hambleton and Lieutenant Taylor followed, and at Pont-a-Mousson again over took the enemy, one airplane flying at 1,500 meters, two at 2,000 meters, and the remaining two at 2,500 meters. Lieutenant Hambleton attacked the lowest airplane, firing 20 rounds and driving it from the formation. An enemy bullet shot the cross section of wires from his airplane, the splinters from the bullet cutting his cheek and right shoulder. Notwithstanding his wounds and the disabled condition of his airplane, he continued to fight until the enemy was driven to its own lines.

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  General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Lutherville, Maryland

Hambleton, John A.

(Second Award)

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to John A. Hambleton, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., near Gironville, France, June 6, 1918. After becoming separated from his patrol, on account of misty weather, Lieutenant Hambleton was flying in the region of Gironville when he encountered two enemy biplane machines. He engaged them in a sharp combat despite the fact that he was being subjected to the concentrated fire of both biplanes. He pulled away and was maneuvering for a better position when the biplanes started into Germany and he promptly chased them across the lines, thereby preventing them from performing a photographic mission. On the same date in the region of Grissolles, while leading a patrol, Lieutenant Hambleton encountered a formation of five enemy pursuit airplanes. He gallantly led the attack, and after a short and decisive fight with one enemy airplane, during which time he was subjected to the concentrated fire of the other enemy airplanes, he drove it to the ground, where it crashed. Still undaunted, he returned and, without hesitation or fear, repeatedly attacked the remainder of the enemy formation until he had forced it to retire in disorder. The rare courage and superb devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Hambleton greatly inspired the members of his squadron.

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  General Orders No. No. 15, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Lutherville, Maryland

Hambrick, Gordon A.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Gordon A. Hambrick, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Medeah Ferme, France, October 3, 1918. Believing his platoon commander to be killed and finding himself in front of our attacking wave, Sergeant Hambrick gathered a number of men, detached from their organizations, who had pushed to the front, and led them against an enemy position across ground swept by machine-gun fire. With 25 men, he attacked a strongly defended enemy position occupying the right flank, capturing 80 prisoners and five enemy machine guns, and held the position until the arrival of our attacking wave.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Georgetown, Kentucky

*Hamel, Alfred R.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred R. Hamel, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18, 1918. Although severely wounded, Captain Hamel refused to give up, and continued courageously to lead his company until killed.

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  General Orders No. No. 132, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hames, William W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William W. Hames, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Bussy Farm and Sechault, France, September 28 - 29, 1918. First Lieutenant Hames was in charge of the 37-millimeter guns, which he skillfully employed until they were put out of action. He then joined one of the assaulting waves advancing on the enemy's position, and with the aid of two men captured a machine-gun and three prisoners. Although badly gassed, he continued in action until the next day, when he collapsed.

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  General Orders No. 13, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Jonesville, South Carolina

Hamilton, Arthur M.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur M. Hamilton, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, October 6, 1918. Corporal Hamilton and a comrade, under heavy enemy fire, went to the rescue of wounded lying in advance of our lines and returned to our lines with two wounded American soldiers. In accomplishing this mission they advanced to within 75 yards of the enemy lines, over an area which the enemy raked with their fire.

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  General Orders No. No. 53, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa

Hamilton, Bryan

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bryan Hamilton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., at Olsene, Belgium, October 31, 1918. Sergeant Hamilton was leading a detachment forward which was caught in a heavy enemy counter-barrage. Though he was badly wounded by shell fire, he kept his men organized and, pushing forward, dislodged the enemy from a strong position, where he was again wounded.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Portsmouth, Ohio

*Hamilton, Byron W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Byron W. Hamilton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., on Hill 212, near Sergy, France, July 28, 1918. When leading a rushing attack on machine-guns on Hill 212. Sergeant Hamilton rallied his company after it had become disorganized under a machine-gun barrage and all the officers were killed or wounded. He led his men forward in an effective attack and was shortly afterwards killed while moving along his line.

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  General Orders No. 99, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Pleasant Plain, Iowa

*Hamilton, George Wallace

(First Award)

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Wallace Hamilton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Forty-Ninth Company, Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Captain Hamilton displayed the highest type of courage and leadership when on the first day of the Chateau-Thierry battle his command was under decimating fire of machine guns from the front and both flanks. All of his officers but one and most of his non-commissioned officers having been killed or wounded, he passed up and down his front line and, by his personal bravery, inspired his men to valiant and successful combat under especially difficult conditions.

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  General Order No. 15, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

*Hamilton, George Wallace

(Second Award)

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to George Wallace Hamilton, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois-de-Belleau, Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. While in command of Company B, Forty-Ninth Company, Fifth Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps, during the attack upon Hill 142 at 3: 45 a.m., June 6, 1918, Captain Hamilton led his company to its objective. While his company was engaged in digging in, twelve enemy machine gunners stealthily approached and proceeded to set up their guns for the purpose of firing upon Captain Hamilton's company. He discovered the enemy before the guns were in position, and, in attacking them with a bayonet, dispatched several and drove the remaining men to flight, capturing their machine guns. The undaunted bravery and soldierly conduct displayed by Captain Hamilton served to inspire the men in his regiment with increased determination and incited them to heroic endeavors.

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  General Order No. 15, War Department, 1923
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

*Hamilton, James A.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James A. Hamilton, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 27, 1918. First Sergeant Hamilton rallied his company after it had become disorganized under a machine-gun barrage and all the officers were killed or wounded. He led his men forward in an effective attack, and was shortly afterwards killed while moving along his line.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Hoosick Falls, New York

Hamilton, John W.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John W. Hamilton, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, A.E.F., near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Assuming command of his company when two senior officers became casualties, First Lieutenant Hamilton led his men bravely under heavy fire, continuing in command after being wounded in the arm by a shell splinter. Later when knocked down by a large piece of shell which struck him in the leg, he again refused to leave his men and kept up the advance. He personally led a patrol of three squads into the town of Bellicourt held by the enemy, returning with prisoners and valuable information which aided in the further advance.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Pleasanton, Kansas

*Hamilton, Lloyd A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lloyd A. Hamilton, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 17th Aero Squadron, 4th Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., at Varssenaere, Belgium, August 13, 1918. Leading a low bombing attack on a German aerodrome, 30 miles behind the line, Lieutenant Hamilton destroyed the hangars on the north side of the aerodrome and then attacked a row of enemy machines, flying as low as 20 feet from the ground despite intense machine-gun fire, and setting fire to three of the German planes. He then turned and fired bursts through the windows of the chateau in which the German pilots were quartered, 26 of whom were afterwards reported killed.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

*Hamilton, Otho

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Otho Hamilton, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near St. Etienne-a-Arnes, France, October 3, 1918. Lieutenant Hamilton advanced his company through an area swept by machine-gun and shell fire, and by his coolness and excellent leadership brought his company into an extremely advantageous position. He then caused a platoon to be sent flanking a machine-gun that had retarded his advance, and with the remainder of the company maintained a continuous fire against the enemy's position, encouraging his men by his gallant example. He was later instantly killed by shell fire while returning from a reconnaissance.

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  General Orders No. 20, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Pomeroy, Ohio

Hamilton, Reuben G.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Reuben G. Hamilton, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, Ambulance Section, 101st Sanitary Train, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Marcheville, France, September 25 - 26, 1918. Major Hamilton established and maintained an ambulance dressing station in an advanced and hazardous position, where he labored unceasingly, treating and evacuating the wounded, throughout the day, in full view of the enemy and under heavy bombardment. Knowing that our troops were withdrawing and the enemy was about to enter the town, he continued his aid to the wounded, even after permission to withdraw had been given him by his commanding officer.

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  General Orders No. No. 138, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Carlisle, South Carolina

*Hamm, Arthur E.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Arthur E. Hamm, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near Flirey, France, August 4, 1918, Though wounded at the start of a daylight raid, Captain Hamm continued to lead his men, reaching a depth of 1000 yards into the enemy lines under heavy fire, setting an example of fortitude which contributed largely to the success of the operation. He was killed in action during the St. Mihiel drive.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: West Hampton Beach, Long Island, New York

Hammond, Alex

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alex Hammond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, A.E.F., near Lesseux, France, September 4, 1918. Although he was severely wounded, Private Hammond remained at his post and continued to fight a superior force which had attempted to enter our lines, thereby preventing the success of an enemy raid in force.

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  General Orders No. No. 139, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Harvest, Alabama

*Hammond, Charles A.

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but continued to assault with his platoon until he received two more wounds from the last of which he died.

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  General Orders No. No. 117, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Port Huron, Michigan

Hammond, Charles Galloway

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles Galloway Hammond, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, 117th Train Headquarters and Military Police, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Vadenay, France, July 15, 1918. During the heavy shelling of Vadenay on the morning of July 15, Private Hammond voluntarily left a place of safety, went to the aid of a wounded French soldier, and brought him to shelter through heavy fire of large-caliber shells.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: South Roanoke, Virginia

Hammond, John

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Hammond, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Landres-et-St. Georges, France, October 15, 1918. Having observed four liaison men killed in an attempt to reach headquarters with an important position sketch, Corporal Hammond volunteered to attempt the mission. He not only successfully reached his destination, but also returned to his post, the entire exploit being under most severe fire.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Hammond, Leonard Coombes

Citation:

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leonard Coombes Hammond, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 91st Aero Squadron, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Metz, France, September 15, 1918. While on a photographic mission Lieutenant Hammond's formation was attacked by a superior number of enemy pursuit planes. Notwithstanding that the enemy planes succeeded in driving off the protecting planes, Lieutenant Hammond and his pilot, Lieutenant Dickens, continued on alone. Continually harassed by enemy aircraft, they completed their photographs, and on the return fought their way through an enemy patrol and destroyed on of the machines.